Office of Public Safety

For emergencies call:860-685-3333or dial x3333 from a campus extension

For non-emergencies call:860-685-2345or dial x2345 from a campus extension

Nuisance/Harassing Phone Calls

A side effect of the extensive campus communications system is the possibility of nuisance or harassing telephone calls. Should you receive a harassing, obscene, or nuisance telephone call, contact Public Safety and report the incident. In addition, it is recommended that you follow these suggestions:

Hang up! As soon as you hear an unusual sound, obscenity, or no response, hang up! If the call is repeated, hang up again.

Do not engage in conversation -- this is what the offender wants.

If the caller says the he/she is conducting a sex survey or offers any other unusual reason, inform that you are not interested and hang up.

Do not give out your name, address, telephone number, living conditions, or any other personal information over the phones.

Avoid placing your number in the newspaper or other places.

If you are receiving frequent harassing telephone calls you may contact Public Safety who will assist investigating these incidents. As appropriate or requested, they will involve the Middletown Police and/or the local telephone company.

People receiving harassing calls should contact Public Safety to obtain a telephone call log to record time, date, and type of call for investigative purposes.